I merely jest, and make a relatively obscure classic rock reference. I actually found Cedar Rapids, a salient feature of which is the performance of the above-picture, trash-can-lid-sporting John C. Reilly,to be a reasonably diverting time-passer if no actual great shakes. A further examination, that is, my review of the picture for MSN Movies, is here.
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